The following awards are scheduled to be presented at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences – Fluid Sciences Event:

Aerodynamics Award

Neal T. Frink, NASA Langley Research Center

"For meritorious achievement in the field of applied aerodynamics through notable contributions in the development, application, and evaluation of aerodynamic concepts and methods."

Fluid Dynamics Award

Donald O. Rockwell, Lehigh University

"For contributions to a fundamental understanding of vortex dominated flows and their characterization with quantitative imaging."

Ground Testing Award

Jack (Jagdish) S. Sokhey, Rolls Royce North American Technologies, Inc. (LibertyWorks)"For exceptional service, leadership, and technical contribution in the advancement of jet engine technology; performed through testing of small-scale and full-scale research models and jet engines."

Plasmadynamics and Lasers Award

Joseph Verdeyen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

"For major contributions in the fields of gas and semiconductor lasers, plasma discharge technologies, and the mentoring of young engineers and scientists."

AIAA 2012-0086, "Investigation of aspect ratio and dynamic effects due to rotation for a revolving wing using high-fidelity simulation" by Daniel Garmannand Miguel Visbal, ARFL; and Paul Orkwis, University of Cincinnati.